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Broke-Ass Band Interview: Jake Mann + the Upper Hand (Thursday @ Amnesia)
Crossbill Records has introduced me to handful of amazing musicians who now make up my most-played list on iTunes: Matt Bauer, Sea of Bees, and now I can add Jake Mann + the Upper Hand to the rotation. This Thursday, October 20, you can catch Jake Mann + the Upper Hand
Broke-Ass Nostalgia: Swingers
If you are in your twenties and thirties, you probably could perform Swingers movie as a one-person show. I have no need to convince you that it is a classic. It’s the film that launched Vince Vaughn and John Favreau’s careers, had bros telling each other “you’re so money and
Avoiding Preposterous Bank Fees
I went into the bank the other day to open a new personal checking account. As I am sitting with the banker, we are having a casual conversation about bank fees. When I mentioned the new law that would require them to charge $15.00 per month for debit card transactions,
Broke-Ass Career: Panhandling
As the American job market continues to take a downward spiral, even “normal” people have taken to panhandling these days. The stereotype goes that if you are standing on a street corner, begging for money, you must be a drunk. This doesn’t necessarily seem to be the case today. Even
Get Litup for Litcrawl Saturday October 15th
If you haven’t had a chance to checkout one of Litquake’s amazing events you are running out of time. In fact this weekend happens to be your last chance. As a completely unbiased and objective observer I’m going to have to recommend the readings taking place this Saturday at Revolution
Bustin’ a Move on MUNI
Do NOT forget your dancing shoes this weekend on your MUNI commute, because there’s a special bonus included with your usual $2 fare. If you find yourself on the K, L, or M MUNI lines on October 15 and 16, you will find yourself as a part of the audience
Vietnamese, Italian, and American All at Americana Grill
Americana Grill is without a doubt one of the “most unique restaurants in the Bay Area.” I’m unsure as to why this place offers items like cheese steak sandwiches, veal scaloppini, and pho all on the same menu, but damnit, it’s all delicious and affordable. Americana Grill offers a serious